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These Terrifying Parasites Feed on Humans

Parasites are organisms that feed off their hosts for survival. Such parasitic creatures can cause mild to serious symptoms and, in some cases, fatal infections in their hosts. “Overall, parasites ...
Earth.com

Chronic gut parasites shaped daily life in many Roman forts

Archaeologists analyzing a Roman sewer at Vindolanda uncover evidence soldiers lived with chronic gut parasites despite ...
Los Angeles Times

California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...
Yahoo

California fish carry human-infecting parasites that can cause stroke or heart attack, researchers find

More than 90 percent of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain a parasite that is capable of inducing strokes or heart attacks in the humans who eat them. Researchers said the ...
AOL

90% of freshwater fish in US carry dangerous human-infecting parasites

In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego recently ...
IFLScience

Common Brain Parasite Infecting Up To 30 Percent Of Americans Disrupts Neuron Communication

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...
CNN

Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...